NHTSA Complaint #11542656 — 2017 FORD FOCUS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11542656
Vehicle	2017 FORD FOCUS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 30, 2023
Date Filed	September 5, 2023
Mileage	91,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and started to shake with the RPM increasing. The vehicle was taken to an AutoZone to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved DTC: P0456 (EVAP leak). Additionally, the contact stated that the 02 sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

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